London, England
Trafalgar Square Imperial Measurements
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
London, England
Tulip Stairs
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
London, England
British Library Treasures Gallery
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
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World's Largest Potted Plant
The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.
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Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
Traveling collection of amazing automata.
London, England
Michael Faraday's Laboratory
The lab where the scientist made his groundbreaking discoveries is preserved on the basement floor of the Faraday Museum.
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The Burlington Arcade Beadles
This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
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The Museum of Everything (Moving Location)
London's largest outsider art museum.
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Rolling Bridge
This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.
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‘Out of Order’
A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.
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The Churchill Arms
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
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Battersea Power Station
Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.
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London Underground Labyrinths
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
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Victoria & Albert Museum Dining Rooms
Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.
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Camera Museum
This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.
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The London Stone
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
London, England
Freud Museum London
The pioneer of psychoanalysis spent the final year of his life here, still seeing patients on that famous couch.
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Public Standards of Length
19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.
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Billingsgate Roman House and Baths
A Roman spa buried deep beneath the City of London.
London, England
Museum of Brands
Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.
London, England
Peter Pan Statue
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
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London Wall
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London's old-school healing garden.
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Café in the Crypt
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
